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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
ROYAL, ROBERT E.
January 19, 1994
BPR # 007561
County:Shelby
District:9
Suspended for thirty (30) days by order entered January 19, 1994, commencing on February 14,
1994, and for an indefinite period thereafter until he repaid a $7,500 retainer to a client, paid the
costs of the disciplinary hearing and attended 12 hours of CLE. He failed to answer pleadings;
failed to appropriately communicate with his clients and keep them advised of the status of their
legal matter; failed to appropriately communicate with others involved in the litigation; failed to
prepare or contest a summary judgment motion filed by the plaintiffs; failed to advise his clients
of a situation which presented the appearance of a conflict of interest; and failed to provide the
necessary information to his client when his employment was terminated.
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
of the
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
1101 KERMIT DRIVE, SUITE 730
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37217
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FAX: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org